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· Michelle De Pacina
Delhi-born MIT student develops ‘mind-reading’ headset that can surf the internet
Arnav Kapur, a Delhi-born graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), invented an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled device that allows humans and machines to communicate without verbally speaking. AlterEgo: The device, known as “AlterEgo,” is a…
· Bryan Ke
Delhi cop suspended for taking ‘fine’ money from Korean YouTuber without receipt
An Indian traffic officer has been suspended after he was caught on camera giving a Korean national driving through Delhi a fine and taking his money without handing him an official receipt. Key details: Although the exact date of when the incident occurred is unclear, the…
· William Yuk
New Delhi warns Indians in Canada to ‘remain vigilant’ amid increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence
New Delhi recently issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Canada, urging them to “remain vigilant” in the wake of the country’s sudden spike in “anti-India activities.” The primary trigger for this advisory was Canada’s support for the “Khalistan referendum” — an unofficial…
· Bryan Ke
12 people, including 3 minors, arrested for beating, parading gang-raped victim in New Delhi
A married 20-year-old Indian woman was abducted from her home in Karkardooma, New Delhi and then tortured and raped in what authorities described as a “revenge attack.” The rape survivor was reportedly blamed for the death of 16-year-old Ayush Nahariya, who died by suicide in…
· Carl Samson
#DelhiIsBurning Trends as Violence Spreads in India Over Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law
Riots have gripped the Indian capital of New Delhi over a law that grants citizenship for illegal immigrants from neighboring Muslim-majority countries — as long as they are not Muslim. The violence, which coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s first state visit, broke out…
· Ryan General
India’s Supreme Court rejects legalization of gay marriage
“I didn’t expect it would be a very good judgment, but it feels much worse than expected,” a petitioner said
· Ryan General
Largest modern Hindu temple outside India opens in US
“It is an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the vast legion of devotees worldwide,” says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
· Ryan General
Largest hand-carved Hindu temple outside India set to open in US
The largest hand-carved Hindu temple outside of India is set for its grand inauguration in the U.S. this month. Majestic temple complex: After 12 years of meticulous planning and construction, the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Akshardham temple in…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man accused of stealing $168 million through football betting app scam in India
A Chinese national fled to China after Indian authorities learned of a football betting app scam that swindled hundreds of millions of dollars out of over a thousand users. Uncovering the scam: India’s Central Investigation Department (CID) established a Special Investigation…
· Editorial Staff
YouTuber ‘earns’ trip in Singapore Airlines first class suite by flying ‘world’s most dangerous airline’
A YouTuber has “earned” the right to use a premium suite on a Singapore Airlines flight by first flying with Lion Air, the “world’s most dangerous airline.” The worst: On Monday, Ben Morris posted a video on YouTube titled “I Flew the World’s Best First Class Flight (Singapore…
· Ryan General
Indian man travels thousands of miles by foot and bicycle worldwide to spread Gandhi’s message
“I wanted people, especially the younger generation, to understand the ideals of peace and non-violence and they can in turn influence others,” Sonawane said
· Carl Samson
New York’s orange haze reminds Asians in the US of home
Asians living in the U.S. are drawing comparisons between the orange smog that has covered New York City and the air pollution in their home countries. What’s going on: New York and many parts of the East Coast have been breathing in smog for days now. The smoke originates from…
· Ryan General
New study uncovers why mysterious South Asian civilization vanished around 3,600 years ago
A new study has shed light on the mystery behind an ancient thriving civilization that vanished around 3,600 years ago. The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, flourished in its mature form in the northwestern regions of South Asia during the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man in India arrested after video of him flashing Korean vlogger goes viral
A man was arrested for flashing his genitals at a South Korean vlogger who was recording her travel in the city of Jodhpur, India. The incident occurred on Monday morning when the man, identified as Deepak, allegedly spotted the 28-year-old woman at Pachetia Hill before…
· Editorial Staff
Apple CEO attends first store opening in India, surprised by fan carrying 1984 Mac
Apple recently opened its first store in India, with CEO Tim Cook present at the special event to inaugurate the new outlet. On Tuesday, Apple BKC opened its doors. Around 300 people were reportedly in a queue outside the store, with some of them having lined up since Monday.…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Yui Susaki, the 24-year-old Japanese female wrestler with 12 gold medals and a 72-0 record
Meet Yui Susaki, a 24-year-old Japanese female wrestler with a dozen gold medals under her belt who has been dominating international wrestling competitions. At 22 years old, Susaki dominated the women’s freestyle 50 kilograms competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics without…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix announces release date for ‘Indian Matchmaking’ season 3
Netflix announced that the third season of “Indian Matchmaking” will premiere on April 21. The show features Mumbai matchmaker Sima Taparia, who uses traditional methods and her decades of experience to help single millennials find love. This season, she will work with clients…
· Carl Samson
Japanese woman groped in viral Holi video breaks silence: ‘I love everything about India’
A Japanese woman at the center of a disturbing video that shows her being nonconsensually groped by a group of males in New Delhi, India, has spoken out after the terrifying encounter. The incident reportedly occurred during last week’s Holi festivities in the neighborhood of…
· Ines Shin
Asia’s richest man to bring back beloved Indian soft drink that competed with Coca Cola
Campa Cola, a popular Indian soda from the 1970s, is due for a relaunch this summer after billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani purchased the brand last August. Ambani’s company, Reliance Industries, announced their plan to bring Campa Cola back to India last week.
· Bryan Ke
Student arrested after urinating on fellow passenger mid-flight from NYC to India
The Indian police have started filing a case against the college student who allegedly peed on another passenger during an American Airlines flight from New York City to India over the weekend. The incident reportedly occurred on a 15-hour flight from New York City’s JFK Airport…